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Show 278 elude a finding to that effect in its records.102 Also, in emer- gency cases requiring protection of "navigation, life, health, or property" a licensee may make certain alterations in ap- proved plans.103 In addition, we should mention here certain legislation de- signed to protect lands of the United States suitable for power development against disposal or use for other purposes. To this end, Congress has enacted a number of statutes authorizing withdrawal of such lands.104 The Federal Power Act itself withdraws lands included within any application for a pre- liminary permit or license.105 Furthermore, it authorizes the Commission to permit the release of power withdrawals or to permit nonpower uses of withdrawn lands, where it finds that their future power value will not be injured or destroyed, and to impose suitable restrictions on the interim nonpower use.106 Issuance of Licenses.-As amended in 1935, the Act makes unlawful the construction, operation, or maintenance of power dams or incidental works in navigable waters, or upon public lands or reservations, or the utilization of surplus water or power from any government dam, except as authorized by a license under the Act, or a pre-1920 permit.107 Also, it requires the filing with the Commission of a decla- ration of intention to construct dams or other project works in waters other than "navigable waters, and over which Con- gress has jurisdiction under its authority to regulate com- merce." 108 If the Commission after investigation finds that the "interests of interstate or foreign commerce" would be affected by such construction, a license must be. obtained.109 102 Id. 103 § 10(b), 41 Stat. 1068, as amended, 16 U. S. C. 803(b). 104 See Act of February 15, 1901, 31 Stat. 790; Act of June 25, 1910, § 1, 36 Stat. 847; Act of March 4, 1911, 36 Stat. 1235, 1253. Of these, the 1910 statute is principally relied upon and is codified in 43 U. S. C. 141. 108 § 24, 41 Stat. 1075, as amended, 16 U. S. O. 818 (Supp. III). 106 Id. 107 §23 (b), 49 Stat. 846,16 U. S. C. 817. Of. the general prohibition of the 1899 River and Harbor Act, discussed supra, pp. 116-117. 108 Id. ™Id. |